I’m going to be brutally honest: One of the biggest headaches my clients face isn’t speaking English in global meetings – it’s sitting through time-wasting meetings where nothing meaningful gets done. And here’s the thing: this has less to do with your English and a lot more to do with your meeting strategy. A common mistake my…
Do you think influence and persuasion are the same thing? Many professionals, leaders, and salespeople try to get results by persuasion alone – using clever arguments, incentives, or pressure in the moment. You’ve probably seen this in action: a salesperson pushing a “limited-time offer,” a manager trying to talk their team into working overtime, or…
What is your opinion of asking questions? Does it make you nervous? Shy? Excited? For many of my clients, this completely stresses them out, especially if they need to ask questions in English, which is generally the language they need to speak in at work during meetings, presentations, negotiations, etc. Asking questions can feel daunting…